Industrial Authority to purchase 106 acre tract Gene Marrano September 19, 2016 1 min read The first tangible project for the Western Virginia Regional Industrial Authority – a coalition of 6 local governments – was announced this morning. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Peace Week Roanoke is underwayNext: 4 sentenced to life for slaying of reserve police officer Related Stories 1 min read Virginia Tech professor projects peak viewing of autumn colors in late October Web Staff September 15, 2025 1 min read Virginia Tech fires head football coach Brent Pry Ian Price September 14, 2025 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025